Officialdom: The beautiful leader took me to the top

As Li Dong reached the first-floor corridor, he saw a man with a beer belly smoking with his back to the stairwell.

A dark blue police uniform jacket was draped over his arm, over which was a white shirt.

Several police officers were standing in front of me, talking in hushed tones.

Because the other person had his back turned, Li Dong couldn't see his face clearly, but the half-white hair allowed Li Dong to vaguely guess his identity.

Wang Qinghai, the director of the office, is also the highest-ranking leader in the police station.

Opposite him stood a middle-aged man.

With his center-parted hair and commanding presence, he must be Hu Shengli, the deputy director appointed by the mine.

The group chatted and laughed, appearing to have a good relationship.

As for what they were talking about, Li Dong was too far away to hear anything clearly.

Upon hearing footsteps, everyone instinctively stopped talking.

Wang Qinghai was the first to turn around, his gaze sweeping over Liu Min before finally landing on Li Dong, his murky eyes carrying a hint of scrutiny.

Liu Min quickly stepped forward to introduce them, her voice much more reserved than before, "Director Wang, Director Hu, it's just in time for you two leaders to return."

"Let me introduce you. This is Officer Li, Li Dong, who is new to our police station."

Turning her head, Liu Min then introduced Li Dong to each of them.

Li Dong saluted, "Greetings, leaders!"

"Li Dong from Tianzhou Police Team, reporting for duty!"

Wang Qinghai stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray in the corner, forced a perfunctory smile, and waved his hand in front of Li Dong, "Welcome, welcome, Officer Li, you're young and promising."

"My superiors called me a couple of days ago to specifically instruct me to make proper arrangements for your work."

"So, are you familiar with the police station environment? Are you familiar with the office area? Are you satisfied with the work environment?"

"If you need anything, just tell Liu Min."

Li Dong knew the other party was just being polite. "Thank you for your concern, Director Wang. I have no immediate needs and am very satisfied with everything."

Wang Qinghai specifically instructed, "Liu Min, Officer Li is a key talent being cultivated by the Tianzhou police force, and he is also a hero of Tianzhou."

"It's a waste of Li Dong's talent to come to our police station this time."

"From another perspective, the fact that the higher-ups assigned Li Dong to our police station was also a way of supporting the work of our police station."

"If Officer Li has any needs, you must make sure they are met and not neglected!"

"Otherwise, I'll hold you accountable!"

Liu Min hurriedly agreed, "Please rest assured, Director Wang, I will do my best to meet Officer Li's request."

Hu Shengli, standing to the side, chimed in, "Officer Li is indeed young. Yesterday at the mine meeting, Director Dong specifically gave him some instructions."

"They said a new officer is coming to our police station today, and he's a very capable one. They told me to make sure I cooperate well with Officer Li."

"I didn't expect Officer Li to act so quickly."

"On behalf of Guodong Mining, welcome to work at the police station."

"If you need anything in the future, or if there's anything that needs the mine's coordination, feel free to come to me."

Li Dongchu, being new to the job, behaved quite modestly, saying, "Thank you, Director Hu, you flatter me."

“I, Li Dong, am young and inexperienced, and I have little work experience.”

"If there is anything I do not do well in the future, please give me your criticism."

"In short, from now on, feel free to assign me any dirty or strenuous work in the workplace, and I promise I won't even bat an eye!"

While speaking, Hu Shengli kept observing people's expressions and reactions.

Before Li Dong came down, many people had told him that this kid was a troublemaker.

He is not good at uniting colleagues and often argues with his superiors in his previous workplace, so he should be careful.

Unexpectedly, Li Dong was quite low-key and didn't seem like a hothead.

Hu Shengli checked the time. "Originally, we were supposed to hold a small welcoming ceremony for Officer Li at the police station today."

"As a result, the meeting delayed the process, and it was not implemented."

"It's Xiao Li's first day on the job, so we can't skip any of the proper procedures."

"Director Wang, what do you think about us ganging up on Officer Li at the mine's canteen tonight and preparing a welcome-back feast?"

"Don't worry, I'll get this expense reimbursed by the mine."

"I'll invite Director Dong over too, and we can all get together then."

"It's rare for the police station to have fresh blood, and I've heard that Officer Li is a top student who graduated from Tianzhou Police Academy and is highly regarded by provincial and municipal leaders."

"Recently, Tianzhou has solved a number of major cases."

"Having Officer Li join us is a major event for our police station, and we can't be hasty."

Wang Qinghai, still in his usual easygoing tone, said, "Sure, no problem for me."

Hu Shengli nodded, "Alright, I'll arrange it. Once I've finalized it, I'll have Liu Min pass on the message to you both."

"Then I won't disturb Officer Li and Director Wang's report any longer. You two go ahead with your work."

Wang Qinghai instructed, "Let's go, Xiao Li, let's talk in my office."

As he left, Li Dong took one last, deep look at Hu Shengli's retreating figure.

Although the other party appeared harmless, Li Dong wasn't easily fooled by a dog that bites without barking.

Soon, he followed Wang Qinghai to the second floor.

Wang Qinghai's office was at the end of the corridor. It was cleaner than the security team's office, but it was still filled with a musty smell.

On the desk, there was a pile of documents half a foot high.

At the very top, there was an enamel teacup with the words "Advanced Unit" printed on it, and a ring of brown tea stains on the rim.

As Wang Qinghai sat down, the chair creaked.

"Xiao Dong, sit down. I already know about your situation."

"The transfer order has already been issued."

"Your work file and personnel file were transferred a few days ago."

“The leaders of the Minjin Township Police Station had also informed me beforehand.”

"Honestly, I've been looking forward to this for days!"

Li Dong responded politely, "I'm sorry to have troubled you."

Wang Qinghai picked up his teacup and took a sip. "I know you young people don't like overly complicated rules."

"But today is your first day, so there are some routine procedures you still need to go through."

"Let's have a quick chat first, don't be shy, just treat it as getting to know each other."

“In the police station, I am your superior.”

When there are no outsiders around, just treat me like your older brother.

“I have been a police officer longer than you and have more work experience, but my abilities are definitely not as good as yours, Li Dong.”

"But if there are things you're unsure about, just ask me, and I'm sure you won't go wrong!"

After a few pleasantries, Wang Qinghai got straight to the point: "Liu Min has probably already told you about the situation at the police station, so I won't go into details."

"Here, I'd like to talk to you about something macroscopic."

Upon hearing this, Li Dong hurriedly sat up from his chair.

Wang Qinghai pressed his hand down, and only after Li Dong had settled down again did he continue, "Our mine police station is different from a local police station."

"The main task is to cooperate with the mine and do some security work. There isn't much to do, but you have to be flexible."